Farmland Preservation Coordinator - Henderson COunty : Job Details

This position manages Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD), Enhanced VAD, and agricultural conservation easement programs; oversees enrollment, compliance, and record-keeping for conservation programs. This position also provides regular updates on Farmland Preservation efforts to local boards; assists landowners with farmland succession planning; performs other related duties as assigned. Work is performed under regular supervision.

• Manage Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD), Enhanced VAD, and agricultural conservation easement programs.
• Oversee enrollment, compliance, and record-keeping for conservation programs.
• Provide regular updates on Farmland Preservation efforts to local boards.
• Assist landowners with farmland succession planning.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Work is performed under regular supervision.

• Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of conservation easements process; thorough knowledge of the organization and functions of county government.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise the work of others; ability to exercise sound judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions.
• Ability to operate common office machines and computer required by the position; ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing; ability to attend work regularly.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to: associates degree in natural resources, environmental science, soil science, agronomy, farm succession planning, or a related field, and three (3) or more years of increasingly responsible conservation easement and farm succession experience; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Preference will be given to individuals with active Farm Succession Coordinator Certification and/or bachelors degree in natural resources, environmental science, soil science, agronomy, planning, or a related field.
• Pre-employment drug test and background checks required of finalist applicants.

• Applications must be obtained, fully completed, and submitted to Henderson County HRD by mail 112 First Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28792, by email ([email protected]), or by fax (828) ###-####.
• Please see our website, www.hendersoncountync.gov/hr and refer to the Additional Applicant Information section for more detailed instructions.
• Deadline for application: Open until filled.
• Starting rate: $26.77 - $35.00
• Grade: 76A
• Hiring salary will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity.

Soil & Water Conservation District P: (828) ###-####

61 Triple Springs Road Hendersonville, NC 28792

Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm